Have you ever said to yourself: "I would love to help my son or daughter out with the assignments, but this is way beyond me and I don't really know enough music to help them". If so, this is the class for you! This is a group workshop held for parents of students where we basically give you a crash course in the basics and fundamentals of music and technique so that you will be able to help your kids practice during the week to get the most out of your lessons! We will also present tips on how to get your kids to practice! These classes are most appropriate for parents of beginners.

Please email Vivian and Chris to sign up for the classes.

NOVEMBER

Nov 23 to Nov 26 (Thur to Sun)

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Lessons

DECEMBER

Nov 25 to Dec 7

Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (Piano & Voice Only) - | Franklin, Hingham or Duxbury, MA

Registration deadline: Oct 17

The Practical Exams will be held on this date. Students are encouraged to participate in these exams, as this is an internationally recognized Certificate Program that will give students a goal to work toward, while the exam itself is non-intimidating since students only have to play for one judge. For more information, you can visit their website at http://www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org/. Students interested in the exams should speak to their teachers.

Dec 2 (Sat) & Dec 3 (Sun)

Auditions for Chestnut Hill Mall Concert | Westwood

We are having auditions for all students who are interested in playing at the Chestnut Hill Mall Concert in order to ensure that students are really ready to play and more importantly, to time all performers so that we can be organized! There is not a specific number of students that we can take, so anyone who we feel is ready to perform will be able to. It will also give students a chance to "try out" their pieces. Students can also choose to audition online or by sending a video (for those who do not need us for accompaniment only). Please contact Vivian or Chris for more details!

Dec 9 (Sat) & Dec 10 (Sun)

Chestnut Hill Mall Concert | 12:00-6:00pm | Chestnut Hill

This is an annual event and we always have a great time! It will be a big stage and a chance for students to play for people outside of our music academy and be a star! Playing at the mall can be a bit intimidating, so we would recommend this event only for those who have done recitals before, but all are welcome! Some students also find this incredibly low pressure because people are walking by and not really paying attention, and they are all strangers anyways! If you would like to participate and play at the concert, please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing us! Students can play holiday music or anything else that they are working on at the moment. All students who would like to participate have to do the auditions on the week before. For the day of the concert, you will be able to sign up for half hour slots so that you don't have to be there for six hours! We will confirm the times after we hear and time all the participants at the auditions.

This is a low pressure, fun recital for all students who would like to participate. Students can play up to two pieces and we encourage all students who have something performance-ready to participate. This is a great opportunity for students who have never performed to get their feet wet! Please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing or calling us if you are interested in playing at this concert.

This is a low pressure, fun recital for all students who would like to participate. Students can play up to two pieces and we encourage all students who have something performance-ready to participate. This is a great opportunity for students who have never performed to get their feet wet! Please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing or calling us if you are interested in playing at this concert.

MARCH

Mar 3 (Sat)

MMTA Judged Festival (Piano Only)

The MMTA Judged Festival is sponsored by MMTA (Massachusetts Music Teachers Association). The purpose of the Judged Festival is to provide students at varying levels of playing a chance to perform and compete in a judged recital format. The Judged Festival will have a rotating theme annually. Students will perform one required piece from a required list of repertoire according to their age. This festival gives students a chance to perform in a recital setting, be critiqued by judges, and compete for awards. This Festival is for the more "serious" piano student who would like a more challenging event than the recitals. Please let your teacher and Vivian know if you are interested in participating.

This is a low pressure, fun recital for all students who would like to participate. Students can play up to two pieces and we encourage all students who have something performance-ready to participate. This is a great opportunity for students who have never performed to get their feet wet! Please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing or calling us if you are interested in playing at this concert.

The Charity Concert will raise funds for a chosen charity that benefits children! Last year we raised over $1600 for Ronald McDonald House! We will donate all proceeds from this concert to this charity. All students are invited to participate. The ticket prices for the concert will be $10 per person, but kids are free of charge. Even if you don’t plan on performing at this recital, we hope that you will still come and support our cause! Wewould love to pack a full house to listen to some wonderful music and help to raise lots of money for our chosen charity.This concert is open to all students and we hope that you will participate! If students are interested performing in this event, please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing us. We hope to see you there!

This is a low pressure, fun recital for all students who would like to participate. Students can play up to two pieces and we encourage all students who have something performance-ready to participate. This is a great opportunity for students who have never performed to get their feet wet! Please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing or calling us if you are interested in playing at this concert.

This is a low pressure, fun recital for all students who would like to participate. Students can play up to two pieces and we encourage all students who have something performance-ready to participate. This is a great opportunity for students who have never performed to get their feet wet! Please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing or calling us if you are interested in playing at this concert.

This is a low pressure, fun recital for all students who would like to participate. Students can play up to two pieces and we encourage all students who have something performance-ready to participate. This is a great opportunity for students who have never performed to get their feet wet! Please let your teacher and Vivian or Chris know by emailing or calling us if you are interested in playing at this concert.

MAY

May 5 (Sat)

Student Showcase | 7:00-8:30pm | M. Steinert & Sons, Natick, MA

This is an invite-only recital for students who have won in competitions, scored higher than 88 on an exam, or have played their instruments for more than ten years come together to show their talents! This is a special recital to see the more advanced and accomplished students from Merry Melody! We hope to see you there!

May 13 (Sun)

MMTA Bay State Contest (Piano Only)

Postmark Deadline: Apr 1

This is the statewide competition held yearly. This is an event where students from around the state compete in their age groups. This is a high pressure event and students who want to participate in this event must work hard and be dedicated to the piano with their practicing! Students who would like to participate in this event should speak with their teacher and Vivian for more information.

May 13 to Jun 3

Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (Piano Only) - | Franklin, Duxbury or Hingham, MA

Registration deadline: Feb 13

The Practical Exams will be held on this date. Students are encouraged to participate in these exams, as this is an internationally recognized Certificate Program that will give students a goal to work toward, while the exam itself is non-intimidating since students only have to play for one judge. For more information, you can visit their website at http://www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org/. Students interested in the exams should speak to their teachers.

This is our big event of the year! We strongly encourage all students to participate. It gives students a goal to work for, as well as a chance to share what they have learned throughout the year. After the recital, we have a trophy ceremony. We have found that participating in the End of the Year Recitals is the key to building a students' interest and confidence in their playing, and we often find that students are much more excited about their instrument after the recitals!

We will have at least 20 separate recitals this year! You will be assigned to a recital based on your teacher's availability, but if that time/date doesn't work for you, you have the option to change to any of the recitals.